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INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY 2026 : LINGUISTS WARN NIGERIA RISKS CULTURAL & LEARNING LOSS BY NEGLECTING MOTHER TONGUE EDUCATION

As Nigeria joins the world to mark International Mother Language Day 2026, education experts have renewed calls for stronger implementation of mother-tongue education, warning that sidelining indigenous languages could harm learning outcomes and accelerate cultural loss. The annual observance, proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, highlights the importance of linguistic diversity […]

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WHO URGES HIGHER HEALTH TAXES AS CHEAP SUGARY DRINKS & ALCOHOL STRAIN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that low taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol are making harmful products cheaper, driving noncommunicable diseases and injuries while increasing pressure on health care systems. In two global reports released recently, WHO noted how low tax rates in most countries were allowing unhealthy products to become increasingly affordable, […]

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EPISODE 1:THE WOUND THAT TURNED INTO WARNING

‎Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh’s groundbreaking 10-part Diabetes Uncovered series shines a spotlight on one of Nigeria’s most misunderstood health challenges. Inspired by a real-life story and expert insights from Ondo State Specialist Hospital, the series educates readers on diabetes symptoms, prevention, lifestyle management, and life-saving foot care. Through compelling storytelling and public health advocacy, the series […]

Education NIGERIA

HOUSE COMMITTEE WARNS OF CRISIS AS 3,000 UNIVERSITY STAFF EXIT WITHOUT REPLACEMENT

Nigeria’s university system is facing a serious manpower crisis as the House of Representatives Committee on University Education has raised alarm over the mass exodus of academic and non-teaching staff from universities without adequate replacements. The Chairman of the Committee, Mr Abubakar Fulata, issued the warning on Thursday during an oversight visit to federal and […]

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MISS UNIVERSE WALKOUT: MISS MEXICO BERATED— CONTESTANTS RISE IN SOLIDARITY

A major controversy has hit the Miss Universe pageant after several contestants walked out of a pre-event ceremony in Thailand when Miss Mexico was publicly scolded by an organizer. The confrontation took place earlier this week in Bangkok, when Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsaragrisil accused Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, of failing to post enough […]

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2025 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, STAKEHOLDERS RALLY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ONDO

In commemoration of the 2025 World Mental Health Day (WMHD), media professionals and mental health stakeholders in Ondo State united to raise awareness and orient students on the importance of mental well-being. The initiative comes in response to the growing concern over depression-related suicides, drug addiction cases among secondary school students and recent graduates. Held […]

HEALTH Women

BAUCHI ENDORSES SELF-INJECTABLE CONTRACEPTIVES TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH

In a move aimed at minimizing side effects associated with other modern contraceptive methods, the Bauchi State Government has endorsed the self-injectable child spacing option, describing it as a safe and empowering solution for women across the state. The endorsement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, […]

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“3.5 MILLION CHILDREN AFFECTED ANNUALLY”: MINISTER SOUNDS ALARM ON SANITATION CRISIS IN NIGERIA

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal had revealed how over 3.5 million Nigerian children suffer from diarrheal diseases every year, largely due to poor sanitation and hygiene practices. This sobering figure was revealed by the Minister, during a press briefing to mark the 2025 National Environmental Sanitation Day in Abuja. He warned that children under […]